Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

William P

You can include me also.

Bill

William P

Buck Cobb owned Karly before he retired and sold to Turley. He was fun person, bigger than life; a jet pilot, then a winegrower and winemaker. I'm glad they name the vineyard after him after the sale.

Hope all is well.

Bill

William P

barsacpinci wrote: ↑Mon Jun 10, 2024 9:10 am Don’t give up on Napa entirely! There are still some beautiful wines made there. At a recent New World tasting we hosted, a Saxum, Shafer Hillside, Dominus, Ken Wright Pinot were delicious for me.

Ken Wright is a Willamette wine. I haven't been a lover of Calif since 1982.

Bill

William P

Welcome to the Big 60.

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greatbxfreak wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:50 pm California Cab??

Imho, 2020 La Lagune is as typical Bordeaux as it can be.

I stand by my observation. Was it bottle variation? Don't know but I know what I experienced.

William P

For what it's worth, I prefer the 2019 to 2020. Again, I have limited experiences with 2020.

William P

Last week I drank two La Lagunes both from hot vintages. With 2015 LL I found the weight to be a medium plus but not fruit dominated. It was balanced with firm tannins and sufficient acidity. It was complex with many years before it reaches its peak. It has the typical characteristics of a young bor...

William P

Makes me feel old, but it has been fun.

Bill

William P

I took my wife out for her birthday last week and brought her favorite Chateau. This is not a full review because of the nature of restaurants but it will give you some useful information. From my experience it has some years to go before maturity. The Som offered to decant but I refused. Decanting ...

William P

I believe after vintage 2016 I made the promise not to buy anymore new Bordeaux because by the time it is properly aged, the odds are that I'll be timed out. You will be happy to know this is the fourth vintage that I broke said promise. No big deal, I like young and old. Sounds a little prevy. Went...

William P

A little late, but happy Thanksgiving to all.

Bill

William P

1982
1989
2016

William P

happy retirement Bill.

Next time you're in Berkeley email and will do CP again.

Bill

William P

I had this the other day and it was a incredible value. Love 2016 and for the price Cantemerle sings.

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William P

First, I am not taking sides. I really don't want to know what this cluster fuck is about. BWE is bigger than anyone one person. It would be a shame to see it go the way of the dinosaurs. This is my proposal. 1. Jim should transfer ownership to the code to either Bill J. or Jacques. A person above t...

William P

1 2022 Mt. Jefferson Cuvée Pinot Noir $40 1 2021 Jessie Vineyard Pinot Noir $60 2 2021 Marjorie Vineyard Pinot Noir @ $64 1 2021 Paul Gerrie Vineyard Pinot Noir $64 1 2021 Eileen Vineyard Pinot Noir $64 1 2021 Louise Vineyard Pinot Noir $64 2 2021 Seven Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir @ $48 1 2021 Eola...

William P

Personally, I was underwhelmed by the 2001. I admit that I have had few aged 2001s. Regarding 2000, I bought heavily and have no regrets. I also agree with Arv, the 2001 Sociando M. for my tastes is not pleasant whereas other vintages are winners for this property.

Bill

William P

I totally agree.

William P

Another anniversary wine. I just saw my note on last year's wine the 1982 Grand Puy Lacoste and decided to post this years wine. It was our 47th anniversary and I brought a 2002 Clos des Lambrays to the restaurant. This is simply an outstanding Grand Cru. It is just beginning to enters its tertiary ...

William P

In my younger days I liked LS. As I grew older, I prefer G. I would gladly drinker either one. For me, it's not a matter of better, rather the wine I would prefer to drink.

William P

Well done JF!

Bill

William P

Congratulation Nic and Marie-Claude.

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Totally agree with Nic. The 2016 have as yet closed down and remain enjoyable. I suspect this is the new trend in wine making, accessible but with aging potential. What remains to be seen is will it age as projected? I bet that it will. For what it's worth, I was a buyer of the 2016 and don't regret...

William P

I'm in.

William P

I like the 2016 Lafon and as I remember it is accessible but, as with many modern Bordeaux, it has aging potential. It's well balanced, with good acidity, so I think this is easily a 20 year wine.

Bill

William P

Just returned from the Willamette Valley. a few cases of the following vintners: St. Innocent !.5 cases Drouhin of Oregon 1 case Resonance 5 bottles Shea 3 bottles Utopia 3 bottles Cristom 4 bottles Violin 2 cases Vincent 4 bottles McKinkley 1 case. Probably close to an even split between pinots and...

William P

Nicklasss wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 1:20 am Very good report and the wine selection is nice.

I want to make it one day to the 916, as you have a great group there.
And we would love to have you Nick. Enjoy.

Bill

William P

It was a great night with friends and wine. Arv put out a great spread and we enjoyed it immensely. Sadly, Glenn could not make it over the Sierra but there's always next time. Thanks again Arv.

Bill

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Nice haul.

William P

I think you will like this. I had more than a few from my case. It's good now with potential. Enjoy.

Bill

William P

stefan wrote: ↑Mon Feb 06, 2023 5:38 pm Glad to hear that, Bill. Although a club member at Cristom, I have not drunk their Chardonnay.

I had the 2019 Chardonnay. Beautiful balance of fruit, weight and minerality.

William P

Cristom: 2018 Paul Gerrie Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 Whole Cluster Series Pinot Noir 50% 2015 Marjorie Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015 Mt. Jefferson Cuvée Pinot Noir 2 2020 Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay 2019 Old Vine Series: Canary Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 Whole Cluster Series Pinot Noir 0% 2015 Louise V...

William P

The GPL was a great value. As I recall it cost $14.00 in 1984.

Bill

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Sorry I missed you Patrick.

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William P

I posted a note on 2019 Gloria here around Christmas. Nice wine at an excellent price.

Bill

William P

Happy Birthday Nic.

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William P

(2) 2018 Ch. d'Issan. An exploratory purchase. 2018 is not my style but priced at $49.97 a bottle I thought is was worth a gamble.

Bill

William P

Great notes, thanks Stu.

William P

One of my favorites.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNcJGWQsz1Q

William P

RIP Jeff. Truly a guitarist who did his way.

Bill

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